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Sabalenka 'does not understand' Australian Open fitness tracker ban
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» MELBOURNE - World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she could not understand why wearing fitness trackers was banned at the Australian Open after being told to remove hers.
ONE Championship: Jo Nattawut hints at retirement after fourth straight loss as sister holds him to promise
Nick Atkin, Published on 22/12/2025
» ONE Championship fan favourite Jo Nattawut has appeared to confirm his retirement from professional fighting following a second-round KO loss to Mohammad Siasarani at ONE Friday Fights 137 this week.
Townsend reveals Ostapenko 'no class' jibe after US Open exit
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» NEW YORK - Jelena Ostapenko was involved in a furious on-court confrontation with Taylor Townsend after being dumped out of the US Open by the unseeded American on Wednesday.
Criticism over host Thailand’s plain banners for Women’s Volleyball Worlds 2025
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 15/08/2025
» A controversy has emerged among Thai volleyball fans, questioning the promotional banners for the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Thailand 2025, which they say do not reflect the image of a host nation.Many of the banners are reported to be simple vinyl signs despite a previously approved government budget of over 1.124 billion baht for hosting the event.
Plymouth Argyle hope FA Cup success will boost League survival
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/02/2025
» Last Sunday saw a huge shock in the FA Cup when Plymouth Argyle, bottom of the second-tier Championship, upset Premier League and Champions League favourites Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park. Admittedly, Liverpool fielded a second-string side, but they still had been expected to win comfortably against the struggling Devon club.
ATP chief insists Sinner doping case 'run by the book'
AFP, Published on 10/01/2025
» MELBOURNE — Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has insisted Jannik Sinner's doping case was "run by the book" with no preferential treatment, and expressed confidence that tennis would survive should the Italian be banned.
From the Ammies to the Posh
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2024
» While most football fans know the nicknames of clubs in the Premier League and Championship they are probably less familiar with those in the lower divisions. Some simply reflect a team's colours or a variation on the club name. But many provide an insight into the cultural and economic environment of towns and regions where the clubs first developed.
Club anthems play inspirational role
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/09/2024
» When the Leicester team came out onto the pitch at the King Power Stadium last Saturday it was good to hear they are still greeted by the stirring strains of the Post-Horn Gallop. It must be the most traditional piece of music to grace a football stadium in the English League and quite appropriate for a team nicknamed the Foxes.
Turkey coach hails extraordinary Calhanoglu's world class finishing
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2024
» HAMBURG: Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella lauded captain Hakan Calhanoglu as the complete player after a rocket of a goal helped his side beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on Wednesday, firing them into the knockout stages of the Euros for the first time in 16 years.
Messi says Hong Kong no-show wasn't political, has affection for China
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2024
» HONG KONG - Lionel Messi sought to draw a line under controversy about his failure to play in a football match in Hong Kong earlier this month, saying his absence was not due to political reasons and he has great affection for China.